Impboved bouquet-holder



A. D. PRYE, Jr. BOUQUET HOLDER.

Patented May 28, 1867.

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Be it known that I, A. D. Furs, of the city, county, and. State of New York, have invented 'a new and useful improvement in Bouquet-Stand and Handkerchief-Holder; and I do hereby declare that the following is a full, clear, and exact descriptionithereof, which will enable others skilled in the art to make and use the same, referencebeing, had to the accompanying drawings, forming part of this specification.'

This invention relates to a new and improved method of forming and arranging bouquets of flowers, and to the new uses to which it may be applied; and it consists in providing a hollow tube, of any kind of metal or "metals, around which the flowers forming, the bouquet are arranged, and adapting it to other uses than a handle or stand for the bouquet, as will be hereinafter'morc fully described.

Figure 1 represents the flowers of a bouquet'arranged around the tube according to my design. The tube in this figure is represented as a holder, and the flowers exposed or unmasked, the handkerchief being represented in the upper end of the holder.

Figure 2 represents thetube or holder as a stand, it being a vertical section of fig. 1, and presenting two separate views, onewith the handkerchief inserted in the top of the holder, as in fig. 1, and another with the handkerchief spread over the bouquet, or representing it as masked; at the same time the scroll,'whi ch is seen in fig. '1 at the top of the bouquet, is placed at the bottom of the holder, forming a stand.

Figures 3, 4, and 5 represent detached views of the .tube and scroll, showing modifications of the same, and the manner in which they areconst-ructcd.

I Figure 6 represents a simple handle, which may be inserted in the bottom end of the tube, and used in certain cases.

Similar lettersiof reference indicate like parts.

A represents thc -tube. B, the scroll, which is used in either end of the tube. 0 is the handkerchief. D is a ribbon, which isjtied around thetuhe over the stems of the flowers, as represented in the drawing. E is a ribbon or cord, which is attached centre of the handkerchief, and which hangs down through the tube with aring attached for the fiuger,'by which it may be held asrepresented. F is the handle, represented in fig. 6, and which may be -made of pearl, ivory, or any other desired material. The tube A and the scroll B may be formed of any size or shape, and may be made of any suitable material, and in any desired style to suit the fancy. i

As represented in fig. 1, a lady is holding the bouquet, with her handkerchief in the scroll in the centre. By shaking the bouquet slightly when in this position, the handkerchief leaves the scroll, and gently spreads itself out over the flowers, as represented in fig. 2. This covers or masks the bouquet. To'unmask it, it is only necessary to draw down the ribbon E, and theflowers are exposed in a moments time. When it isdesir ed that the bouquet, shall stand in awindow, or in any other position, the scroll B is slipped from the top of the tube, and placed in the bottom end, as seen infi'g. 2. When held in the hand, as represented in fig. 1, the scroll takes the place of a central flower. When the scroll B is to be withdrawn from the top of the bouquet, when it is unmasked, it is necessary to turn up the ribbon E, and to hold it with the thumb or finger, when the scroll can be drawn over the handkerchief without disturbing the flowers. a. is a. small hook attached to the tube beneath the. flowers, from whichthe ribbon Fr -may be suspended by the ring when the bouquet is standin By this arrangement the bouquet is much easier-made, as the stems of the flowers are tied around the tube, while the ends of the stems are screened fronr view by a tastefully tied ribbon. The lady is relieved of the trouble of holding her handkerchief in her hand, while the handkerchief is being perfumed by natural flowers. The tube also forms a safe and convenient receptacle for the ladys gloves at all times.

The bouquet has hitherto been prized mainly for its beauty. As I form it, it is rendered useful as well as more beautiful. There is another feature which renders the bouquet, when formed-in this manner, additionally valuable, and which will be readily appreciated by those at a distance, who often receive. these beautiful mementoes of' love and affection, which have been torn and disarran'ged (unavoidably) in the course of transportation. By my arrangement a bouquet formed of the most delicate flowers maybe secured and protected by the tube in a box, and transported, by express or otherwise, with perfect safety.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

The tube A, formed in one or more parts, in combination with the reversible scroll B, either removably, or securely attached, for the purpose of holding bouquets and handkerchiefs, substantially as herein shown and described.

The above specification of my invention signed by me this 6th day of March, 1867.

, A. D. FRYE, J8.

Witnesses:

WM. F. McNAMARA, ALEX. F. Rosnnrs. 

